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Terror probe launched after Notre-Dame incident

French counter-terrorism office has opened an investigation after an incident in Paris

Sport

France win Moscow Grand Prix Sabre

France's Charlotte Lembach won the Moscow Grand Prix Sabre on Sunday, beating the world number two, Hungarian Anna Marton, by 15 hits to 10.

Kazakhstan

Astronauts return from ISS

France's Thomas Pesquet and Russia's Oleg Novistky return to Earth after long stints in the ISS

World News

Return to earth for France's astronaut photographer

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Travel News

Half a day in Paris (for Roland Garros)

France

Euroviews. What does the Macron method mean for Europe?

Rather than standing exclusively with the old elites or the new populists, French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to rally broad political support under the banner of European unity. But can he really breathe new life into an ailing project?

Afghanistan

Kabul reels from devastating truck bomb

At least 90 people were killed and more than 400 were wounded in the attack, one of the deadliest ever in the Afghan capital.

France

French activist's video showing appalling conditions on chicken farm shocks consumers

A supplier of poultry products to the French food industry is under fire after activists reveal shocking conditions of cruelty on one of his farms.

Cinema

'Churchill' film claims UK wartime PM had doubts over D-Day

A new movie starring Brian Cox and Miranda Richardson has been praised for their portrayal of Churchill and his wife - but panned for historical inaccuracies.

France

Vladimir Putin shows little appreciation of Emmanuel Macron's speech

France

Macron and Putin vow to work together despite disagreements

French and Russian leaders say "frank exchange" exposed common ground over difficult issues like Syria

France

"The Square" wins Palme d'Or

Swedish art satrire, "The Square" wins top prize as Cannes Film Festival

France

Ruben Ostlund's The Square wins the Palme d'Or at Cannes

France

France wants to scrap prison terms for cannabis use

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Lyon's "Nuits Sonores"

The French city of Lyon’s “Nuits Sonores” electronica festival has kicked off for its 15th edition.

France

France: Vandal damages General De Gaulle's grave

France

Cannes first two prizes awarded

Cult

Nuits Sonores: 5 tips for making the most of the festival

France

"Good Time" gives Cannes 2017 a strong closing bid for the Palme d'Or

Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and David Lynch were the latest stars to grace the promenade in Cannes with work on show at the 70th film festival.

Cinema

Cinema Box - Cannes Special: 'The Workshop'

A taster of 'The Workshop', the poetic and political entry for the "Un certain regard" section at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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